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Japanese Grammar - Give your Opinion

Hi Japanese learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn how to give your opinion in Japanese. Giving your opinion is an important part of communication, and it's essential to be able to express yourself in any language. Let's get started!

Expressing Your Opinion

When expressing your opinion in Japanese, there are several ways to do so. The most common way is to use the phrase 「～だと思う」 (da to omou). This phrase literally translates to "I think that ～". For example, if you want to say "I think it's a good idea", you can say 「いい考えだと思う」 (ii kangae da to omou).

Another way to express your opinion is to use the phrase 「～と思う」 (to omou). This phrase is similar to 「～だと思う」, but it is used when the subject of the sentence is already known. For example, if you want to say "I think it's a good idea", you can say 「いい考えと思う」 (ii kangae to omou).

You can also use the phrase 「～と感じる」 (to kanjiru) to express your opinion. This phrase literally translates to "I feel that ～". For example, if you want to say "I feel like it's a good idea", you can say 「いい考えと感じる」 (ii kangae to kanjiru).

Finally, you can use the phrase 「～と言う」 (to iu) to express your opinion. This phrase literally translates to "I say that ～". For example, if you want to say "I say it's a good idea", you can say 「いい考えと言う」 (ii kangae to iu).

Examples

Japanese	Pronunciation	English Translation
彼女は素敵だと思う	kanojo wa suteki da to omou	I think she's wonderful
これは面白いと思う	kore wa omoshiroi to omou	I think this is interesting
それは難しいと感じる	sore wa muzukashii to kanjiru	I feel like that is difficult
これは便利だと言う	kore wa benri da to iu	I say this is convenient

Quiz

Test your knowledge of expressing your opinion in Japanese with the following quiz:

1. How do you say "I think it's a good idea" in Japanese? A. いい考えだと思う (ii kangae da to omou) B. いい考えと思う (ii kangae to omou) C. いい考えと感じる (ii kangae to kanjiru) D. いい考えと言う (ii kangae to iu)

2. How do you say "I feel like it's a good idea" in Japanese? A. いい考えだと思う (ii kangae da to omou) B. いい考えと思う (ii kangae to omou) C. いい考えと感じる (ii kangae to kanjiru) D. いい考えと言う (ii kangae to iu)

3. How do you say "I say it's a good idea" in Japanese? A. いい考えだと思う (ii kangae da to omou) B. いい考えと思う (ii kangae to omou) C. いい考えと感じる (ii kangae to kanjiru) D. いい考えと言う (ii kangae to iu)

Answers: 1. A, 2. C, 3. D

That's it for this lesson! Now you know how to express your opinion in Japanese. To improve your Japanese Grammar, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!